Merengue

Merengue is a high-energy dance genre from the Dominican Republic, defined by a driving 2/4 rhythm. It features a signature blend of accordion melodies, the metallic scrape of the güira, and the syncopated pulse of the tambora drum. Rooted in Caribbean folk traditions, it has evolved into a global pop-fusion powerhouse characterized by communal joy and rapid, hip-swaying danceability.